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Reviewing the TP-LINK M7300 LTE-advanced mobile Wi-Fi router

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
21.07.2016

When you are on vacation, you travel to all kinds of places, including mountains and beaches. You will take your smartphone with you and maybe your tablet or a laptop. You may have an internet connection on your smartphone but, most probably you won't have one on your other devices. If you need internet on all the devices that you take in your travels,

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Reviewing the Epson SureColor P600 wide format photo inkjet printer

Codrut Neagu
19.07.2016

With the rise of the smartphone, more and more people discover the wonderful world of photography. You might discover not only that you are drawn to making photos, but you also have a talent for it. And you'll start making more photos, one more beautiful than the other. And then comes that moment when you want to print your photos and put them on

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Cast media from a web page in Microsoft Edge to a wireless display with Miracast

Codrut Neagu
04.07.2016

Apple has AirPlay and Google has Chromecast. But what does Microsoft have? Miracast, of course, which is a multiplatform standard - a technology which anybody can use and implement in the hardware they build and in the software they develop. With Windows 10, Microsoft embraced Miracast more than ever before, and more than anybody else in the tech world. Not only can you mirror

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Reviewing TP-LINK AC3200 - The wireless router that could!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
28.06.2016

Although it has a confusing name, depending on where you look, TP-LINK Archer C3200 or TP-LINK AC3200 is a high-end tri-band wireless router with impressive hardware and lots of promise in terms of speed and coverage. It also happens to be more compact than other similar AC3200 wireless routers and it looks good. We tested it for about a week and today, we would

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Watch HD movies anywhere, on the go, or the best gadget to buy this summer

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.06.2016

Miracast is a relatively new wireless display standard which is designed for mirroring the screen of your smartphone, tablet or PC, to a TV or a display, without requiring physical HDMI cables. If you want to watch HD movies from anywhere you travel, then buying yourself a Miracast dongle or Miracast adapter is the best idea you can have. I've used it in all

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7 Ways to test the speed of your internet connection on your Android device

Attila Szász
14.06.2016

Are you curious whether your Internet Service Provider (ISP) provides you the bandwidth that it has promised? Do you want to know how fast is your 4G data connection? Are you troubleshooting a problem with your data connection on your Android smartphone or tablet? No matter what your question may be, there are a couple of ways you can test the speed of your

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How to block the internet access of any Windows app, with OneClickFirewall

Codrut Neagu
13.06.2016

Windows Firewall is a good piece of software that does its job very well, even better than many paid firewalls. However, it has always lacked in one area: it's not very easy to access and configure. It's so hidden in the background that many Windows users don't even know that it exists. While you can use the Windows Firewall to block the internet access

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What do users get from games becoming Windows universal apps?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.06.2016

When it comes to games, some people in the gaming industry have said that Microsoft's "Universal Windows Platform can, should, must, and will die". The primary reason for such statements is the fact that, with its vision for universal apps and games, Microsoft will compete with dedicated distribution services like Steam and plans to take a bigger share of the profits that are to

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Test comparison - Which is the best free online antivirus scanner?

Codrut Neagu
01.06.2016

Some of our readers asked us to test the most popular free antivirus scanners found online. Since such scanners are useful in providing a good second opinion, without having to install a fully-featured security product, we thought it is worthwhile to evaluate such products. We've tested the 10 most popular online security scanners and, although it took quite a bit of work, we now

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"Stick to the Google Play store!" says renowned information security expert at ESET

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
31.05.2016

A couple of days ago, I was at a security conference called ESET Security Days. There were quite a few interesting sessions and I've met quite a lot of smart people who work in information security. One of them is Nick FitzGerald, Senior Research Fellow at ESET. He takes care of security in the Android ecosystem and we were lucky to have him as

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Reviewing the iPhone SE or the iFrankenstein!

Tudor Dan
30.05.2016

The iPhone 6 got more than its fair share of criticism for its size and shape: it was too big compared to the iPhone 5 and the rounded edges and the materials used made the smartphone rather slippery. Lots of Apple fans wanted something a bit more conservative and closer to the design of the last generation, and boy, did they get it. By

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The Samsung Galaxy S7 review - Great looks, great software, great hardware!

Attila Szász
28.05.2016

The release of a new Samsung Galaxy smartphone generates such hype that it can only be compared to an iPhone release: everyone's excited about the new features and many want to get the latest installment in the long-running Galaxy series. After owning a Samsung Galaxy S2 for many years, I have been disappointed by the S3-S4-S5 line, so I have completely abandoned Samsung smartphones

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Reviewing ASUS USB-AC68 - The WiFi adapter that looks like a bird

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
26.05.2016

ASUS is increasing its portfolio of networking devices with a new USB dual-band Wi-Fi adapter. It is called ASUS USB-AC68 and it uses a USB 3.0 port in order to deliver fast connections. It also bundles the latest networking chip from Realtek, as well as the multi-user MIMO technologies that are offered by modern premium routers. Couple its impressive specs with some great looks,

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How to copy optical discs (CD, DVD or Blu-Ray) in Windows

Codrut Neagu
19.05.2016

Are you searching for a way to create a disc-to-disc copy of a CD, DVD or Blu-Ray? Then you are in luck. In this guide, we will discuss the steps and principles involved in making a copy of any disc, in any version of Windows. Then, we will cover some of the best tools for the job. If you are interested, don't hesitate to

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The Huawei P8max review - A giant smartphone that walks amongst us

Attila Szász
19.05.2016

They say that tablets are done for: more and more technology professionals forecast a quick end for these devices, as their popularity is on the decline. One of the main reasons for this is the appearance of phablets - smartphones with sizes comparable to tablets. These larger handhelds are basically two-in-one devices that make tablets redundant. Huawei's own P8max is one such smartphone: it's

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Reviewing the Razer DeathStalker Essential - Razer's entry level gaming keyboard

Codrut Neagu
16.05.2016

Razer is best known for its BlackWidow mechanical gaming keyboards, but the gaming market is huge and some people, although they love games, do not like mechanical keyboards or they can't afford them. To fill the gap, Razer started building membrane based chiclet gaming keyboards. Even more, the company manufactures an entire lineup of such keyboards and called it DeathStalker, after a real life

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Reviewing the Razer Taipan - A great ambidextrous gaming mouse

Codrut Neagu
13.05.2016

The Razer Taipan is a gaming mouse that is designed and created by Razer's engineers using the feedback they received from professional gamers. They ended up creating a simple ambidextrous mouse, with great hardware and a sleek design. It this mouse a great choice for gamers? It it a great choice for other types of user who want a fast and precise mouse? After

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Reviewing ASUS ROG Spatha - The gaming mouse for MMO warriors

Codrut Neagu
11.05.2016

ASUS has released a new gaming mouse called ASUS ROG Spatha, which promises to be an excellent gaming weapon with tons of features and options. It showcases one of the best laser sensors on the market, both wired and wireless connectivity, replaceable Omron switches, great build quality and also a ton of additional buttons that should delight any fan of online role-playing video games.

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Digital Citizen Awards 2016 - The best Windows security product of the year!

Codrut Neagu
10.05.2016

Computer security is big business these days and can only get bigger, as more and more devices are connected to the internet and more threats are surfacing on the web. As such, antivirus software is invariably getting better each year. However, some products are better than others, some are pricier than others and some are simply not worth spending a dime. We have tested

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The Xiaomi Mi 5 review - Powerful hardware meets elegant design!

Codrut Neagu
06.05.2016

The Chinese mobile devices manufacturer Xiaomi has released their latest flagship Android smartphone: Xiaomi Mi 5. It features impressive hardware specifications and great design that leaves you with a very good first impression. Although it doesn't brag about introducing any " first of their kind" features like being the first water resistant smartphone or the first modular smartphone, or even the first "warp speed"

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